इष्ट देव स्तुति (Ishta Dev Stuti)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
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Invocation
Original
हे मेरे प्रिय इष्ट देव, हृदय में वास करो। आपकी शरण में आकर, भवसागर से पार करो।
Transliteration
Hey mere priya Ishta Dev, hriday mein vaas karo. Aapki sharan mein aakar, bhav-sagar se paar karo.
Meaning / Translation
O my beloved Chosen Deity, please reside in my heart. By taking refuge in You, please help me cross the ocean of worldly existence.
The Chosen Form
Original
संसार में देव अनेक, रूप अनगिनत महान। पर मेरे मन को भाए, बस आपका ही ध्यान।
Transliteration
Sansar mein Dev anek, roop anginat mahaan. Par mere mann ko bhaaye, bas aapka hi dhyan.
Meaning / Translation
There are many deities in this world, and countless great forms. But my mind is enchanted only by the meditation upon You.
Surrender
Original
चरणों में आपके अर्पित, मेरा तन और मन। आप ही शक्ति, आप ही भक्ति, आप ही मेरा जीवन।
Transliteration
Charanon mein aapke arpit, mera tan aur mann. Aap hi shakti, aap hi bhakti, aap hi mera jeevan.
Meaning / Translation
I offer my body and mind at Your lotus feet. You are my strength, You are my devotion, You are my very life.
Prayer for Grace
Original
भूल चूक सब क्षमा करें, कृपा दृष्टि बनाए रखें। भक्ति की इस राह पर, सदा हमारा हाथ थामें रखें।
Transliteration
Bhool-chuk sab kshama karein, kripa drishti banaye rakhein. Bhakti ki is raah par, sada hamara haath thaame rakhein.
Meaning / Translation
Please forgive all my mistakes and errors, and keep Your grace upon me. On this path of devotion, always hold my hand.